Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 25, 2026
| Harlem Manhattan |
East Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | C |
| 30-Day Incidents | 3 | 1 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
East Harlem is currently safer with 1 incidents vs 3 in Harlem. Safety grades: Harlem (C) vs East Harlem (C).
East Harlem currently has fewer incidents (1 vs 3 in the last 30 days) and a C safety grade.
Harlem: 2 violent incidents. East Harlem: 1. These counts reflect the last 30 days.